Investors Take the Wheel: The Self-Directed IRAs

More Americans are taking direct control of their retirement savings. Disillusioned with the constraints of traditional stock-and-bond portfolios, they’re shifting funds into Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs)—retirement…

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Supreme Court Lowers Bar for ERISA Prohibited Transaction...

Updating our January 27th article. Supreme Court Ruling Gives Retirement Plan Participants More Power: What Cunningham v. Cornell Means for Your 401(k) If you’ve ever…

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SDIRA Custodians vs. Institutional Providers: Fee Structures

🔍 SDIRA Custodians vs. Institutional Providers: Fee Structures As the conversation around retirement investing continues to evolve, a growing number of Americans are questioning the…

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3 Top Reasons to Have a Self-Directed IRA

3 Top Reasons to Have a Self-Directed IRA If you’re looking for greater control over your retirement funds and the flexibility to invest in real…

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Unlocking the Power of a Self-Directed IRA

Unlocking the Power of a Self-Directed IRA: A Smarter Path to Retirement Investing A Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) opens the door to more than just stocks…

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The Latest on Roth Contributions to SEP and...

Roth Contributions to SEP and SIMPLE IRAs (Post-SECURE 2.0 Updates) Unlocking New Possibilities in Retirement Planning The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 has introduced pivotal…

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Self-Directed IRAs Are Booming—Here’s What Investors Need to...

Stock Market Got You Down? Explore the Power of Self-Directed IRAs Discover how self-directed IRAs empower retirement investors to diversify into alternative assets like real…

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Financing Real Estate Investing in Upheaval

The mortgage finance industry is experiencing significant upheaval following the recent dismissal of top executives at Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).…

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Could Your Property Manager be a Disqualified Person?

Many investors use self-directed retirement accounts to invest in real estate, leveraging the tax advantages of IRAs or Solo 401(k)s to build wealth through rental…

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Avoid being a”Missing Participant” in Your SDIRA

What Is a Missing Participant? A missing participant is an account holder in a retirement plan (including a Self-Directed IRA) who cannot be located or…

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Could a Sovereign Wealth Fund Replace the 401(k)?

Trump’s Proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund: A Viable Alternative to the 401(k)? On February 3, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order directing the…

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How Retirement Contributions Can Reduce Your Tax Burden

Saving for retirement isn’t just about securing your future—it can also provide significant tax benefits today. Whether you contribute to an employer-sponsored 401(k), a Self-Directed…

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Understand Church Retirement Plans

Church retirement plans, known as 403(b)(9) plans, are specialized retirement savings vehicles tailored to meet the unique needs of churches and their affiliated organizations. These…

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Navigating Your K-1: A Guide for Self-Directed IRA...

If you’re investing passively in syndications, you’re no stranger to K-1s, multi-state filing requirements, and the ongoing discussion about bonus depreciation. While these topics may…

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10 Layers of Income for a Secure Retirement

Planning for a secure and comfortable retirement involves building multiple layers of income to ensure financial stability throughout your post-working years. Diversifying income sources helps…

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Increased Interest from Younger Investors in High-Risk Assets

Younger generations, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, are increasingly allocating portions of their retirement savings into cryptocurrencies. This shift is driven by the allure of…

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Rolling over your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) into a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SDIRA) can offer greater investment flexibility, allowing you to diversify your retirement…

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Supreme Court Decision could reshape prohibited transaction claims

Cunningham v. Cornell University: What It Means for Prohibited Transactions in ERISA Plans This week, the Supreme Court tackled a case that could have big…

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Why So Many Baby Boomers Are Continuing to...

Why So Many Baby Boomers Are Continuing to Work During Their Golden Years Retirement has long been associated with leisure, relaxation, and the chance to…

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The IRA Turns 50!!

50 Years of ERISA Fifty years ago, ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, changed the game for retirement savings. It was the…

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